School Bus Driver

Nilesschools; Meaford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in school transportation is seeking dedicated School Bus Drivers in Meaford, Ontario. This role offers a starting wage of $20.09 per hour, with no prior experience required as comprehensive training is provided. Drivers will benefit from industry-leading technology to navigate their routes and will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of students. Enjoy a work-life balance with no nights or weekends and the opportunity for additional hours through charter routes. Join a supportive team where your contributions are valued and make a difference in the lives of students every day.

Benefits

Child ride along program

Additional hours available

Training provided

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and possess a valid driver's license.
• Good verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school.
• Conduct pre and post trip vehicle inspections.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Vehicle maintenance

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Transportation technology

Job description

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands includes Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

First things First: Who are we?

Twice the size of our next largest competitor, First Student is the leading school transportation solutions provider in North America. Every day, we complete 5 million student journeys, moving more passengers than all U.S. airlines combined. With a team of highly trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, First Student delivers reliable, quality services to 1,100 school districts. We are now hiring in Meaford, Ontario.

Why join as a School Bus Driver? For many reasons:

• $20.09/HR starting wage;
• No experience necessary! We train!
• Additional hours available – charter route opportunities!
• Child ride along program;
• No nights or weekends.

About the Position:

• Join our team of professional drivers dedicated to getting students to and from school safely.
• Drivers enjoy the support of our industry leading technology to guide them through their daily routes.
• Prioritize vehicle maintenance by conducting pre and post trip vehicle inspections.
• Provide support to students by assisting with boarding and exiting the bus.

Qualifications:

• Good verbal communication skills.
• At least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license for at least 1 year.
• Undergo & pass a Ministry prescribed medical examination & background checks.

We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce; therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. For candidates applying to positions in San Francisco or Los Angeles, California, First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance or Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all.